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'BOYS LIKE YOU'

Short Film

A MancHouse Productions film in association with Ey Up Films and Bristol AF ProductionsDirector: Paul Holbrook - DOP: James Oldham - Starring: Lindsay Bennett-Thompson and Liam Francis CollinsWritten by Lindsay Bennett-Thompson & Paul Holbrook

Wins golden bee short & best director short at Manchester film festival 2025

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New Short Film now in
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LOCO ONO 'PERFECTO!'

Music promo - OUT NOW

An Ey Up Films and Trifecta Films ProductionDirector: James Kennedy - DOP: Steven Wyn Owen - Steadicam: Leighton CoxStarring: Charlotte Place, Si Kneale and Katja Morton

Cast & crew screening!

'OUJIA GO OUT WITH ME?'

Paranormal comedy short film

An Ey Up Films and Trifecta Films ProductionDirector: James Kennedy - DOP: James Oldham - Starring: Hatty Preston, Leah Brotherhead and Freddy Quinton

First look stills from the grade...

ABOUT US

Ey Up Films, led by producersMatthew French
and
Bruce H. Gillis a UK-based production company known for creating bold documentaries, striking music videos, and emotionally resonant short films.

MancHouse Films short, "Boy Like You", developed with Ey Up Films and Bristol AF Productions, addresses themes of socio-economic disparity and mental health in the British working class.In 2025 "Boys Like You" made it the final 130 films for BAFTA voting, it showcases our commitment to authentic storytelling.

Ey Up Films second short film; "Ouija Go Out With Me?", is a paranormal Comedy co-produced with Trifecta Films. The project was successfully funded through Kickstarter.Further expanding the company’s diverse portfolio and dedication to highlighting fresh, emerging voices in the industry.

In 2022, Ey Up Films won "Best Pitch in the Science Category" at Sunny Side of the Doc for their debut feature documentary exploring the therapeutic uses of ayahuasca.

The team presented their pitch to an audience of over 250 TV commissioners, distributors and sales agents, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of commissioning editors.

Championing human storiesAt the heart of everything we do is a deep belief in the power of connection. We’re passionate about telling stories that celebrate real journeys — with heart, soul, and emotional truth.

Because when we connect with someone else’s path, we open up new possibilities for our own.

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Boys Like You

"A short but potent punch in the cinematic guts"
- Shane Meadows

A Manchouse Film

In association with
Ey Up Films & Bristol AF Productions

  • 2025 BAFTA QUALIFYING FILM

  • Golden Bee Short Award - Manchester Film Festival

  • Best Director Short - Manchester Film Festival

  • Best of the Fest – North East International Film Festival

  • Best Sound – HB Film Festival

  • Festival Director's Choice Award – HB Film Festival

  • Honourable Mentions – UK Film Awards, Ffilmic

  • Best Supporting Actor (Liam Collins) – British Short Film Awards

  • 23 official festival selections

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An Ey Up Films

Short documentary

  • Best Short Doc – Våsterås Film Festival

  • Official Selection – Derby Film Festival

  • Official Selection – Barnes Film Festival

  • Official Selection – Royal Starr Film Festival

  • Official Selection – The Shortest Nights Film Festival

  • Official Selection – Two Short Nights Film Festival

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